Andy Carlo

Andy Carlo

LBM Editor

Author Profile

Andy Carlo has written about the lumber and building material industry, along with hardware and home improvement retail markets, since 2001.

Carlo wrote for HBSDealer's predecessors, National Home Center News and Home Channel News from 2001 until 2007. The LBM and Social Media Editor has written for a number of industry publications prior to joining HBSDealer in October 2017.

Prior to writing about the industry, Carlo worked for DM Construction, a New York-based residential custom home builder and remodeler in addition to writing for and managing several regional newspapers.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

2/5/2023
Big players flex their offers at IBS
Some of the industry's biggest retailers and distributors showcase their offerings at the International Builder's Show.

Andy Carlo
2/5/2023
Nation’s Best acquires East Texas Hardware
The acquisition marks the second Nation’s Best location in Kilgore, Texas.

Andy Carlo
2/5/2023
L&W Supply names new Northeast Region business manager
Dave Johnson brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the position.

Andy Carlo
2/5/2023
NLBMDA backs SHIP IT Act
New legislation could address truck labor shortages and supply chain issues.

Andy Carlo
2/2/2023
Leadership moves at Siwek Lumber
Jason Pranghofer has been named vice president as Samantha Siwek is promoted to secretary and treasurer of the Minnesota dealer.

Andy Carlo
2/2/2023
Cameron Ashley expanding in Louisiana
The building products distributor is opening its third distribution center in the state.

Andy Carlo
2/1/2023
EYE on RETAIL: Retailers welcome Senate bill dealing with organized crime
The Senate is introducing new tools to assist in the federal investigation and prosecution of organized retail crime.

Andy Carlo
2/1/2023
ABC Supply expands in Oklahoma
The building product distributor operates eight locations in the state.

Andy Carlo
2/1/2023
SRS details 2022 growth
The building product distributor opened 20 greenfield locations last year.

Andy Carlo
1/31/2023
SPAX helps builders identify the right fastener
The new interactive whole home feature determines the best product for specific jobsite applications.

Andy Carlo